Breakdown

It could happen to you.

19971h 33m6.9(1,159 votes)

CrimeMysteryThrillerAction

Synopsis

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car an…

Breakdown (1997) is a crime, mystery, thriller, and action film directed by Jonathan Mostow. It stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, and Kathleen Quinlan. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,159 votes.

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Director

Jonathan Mostow

Cast

Kurt Russell

Jeff Taylor

J.T. Walsh

Warren 'Red' Barr

Kathleen Quinlan

Amy Taylor

M.C. Gainey

Earl

Jack Noseworthy

Billy

Rex Linn

Sheriff Boyd

Ritch Brinkley

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakdown

Where can I watch Breakdown?

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Who stars in Breakdown?

Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, and M.C. Gainey, and was directed by Jonathan Mostow.

How long is Breakdown?

Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Breakdown come out?

Breakdown was released in 1997.

What genre is Breakdown?

Breakdown is a crime, mystery, thriller, and action film.

Is Breakdown worth watching?

Breakdown holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.